Ohio Voters Head to the Polls for Election Day

Ohio voters head to the polls for the general election as state law protects the right to take reasonable time off work. Election Day is not a federal holiday, and banks and mail services operate normally.

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Carol Critchfield votes on Proposition 50 at the Simi Valley Public Library's vote center on Nov. 3, 2025.

Ohio voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, for the general election while the United States federal government does not recognize the day as a national holiday. Most employees will not receive paid leave as Congress has not designated the date a federal holiday. For investors and workers navigating the schedule, understanding state rules and operating hours ensures minimal disruption to routines.